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Top-Tens, Top-Fives, TopFAVs of the LaLa Ladies will have you sampling only the best of the best of what you might crave, want or need to experience in this vast city of dreams and aspirations.

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RoofTop Chef Michael Voltaggio Heats up the Roosevelt

“Did anyone hear the smoke alarm?” Renowned chef Michael Voltaggio’s asking a cocktail-attired assemblage of food writers, bloggers, phone app picture-snappers, and hangers-on seated for dinner atop the historic Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood because, he tells us, they “just about burned the place down.” The Top Chef winner briefly explains that there was a kitchen fire that got a little out of hand, and laments … Continue reading RoofTop Chef Michael Voltaggio Heats up the Roosevelt

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Fall vegan desserts we learned how to make at PLANTLAB in Venice

An early Saturday morning my vegan loving travel friend @vegantravelista and I made our way to  PLANTLAB, a cooking space on About Kinney in Venice where we worked alongside 6 other partner teams to learn how to make 5 vegan desserts in 3 hours. Not only did we have fun orchestrating new recipes, but we learned about new healthy ingredients and tips that were never … Continue reading Fall vegan desserts we learned how to make at PLANTLAB in Venice

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L.A. Summer with Tchaikovsky, Sondheim, and Chagall!

Back-to-School time is upon us, a chill is in the air, and I’m excited to help scoop up all of the best L.A. has to offer this year!  But before digging into new fall happenings, I’d like to share my culturally enriching summer season here in LaLaLand!  I challenge anyone who claims that L.A. is only about glitz and glam – for I experienced some … Continue reading L.A. Summer with Tchaikovsky, Sondheim, and Chagall!

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Mix up your LA date spots this fall

This article was first posted on Resident Magazine online. Depending on your date or mood, Los Angeles is comprised of many unique areas to satisfy your taste buds or your date specifications whether that involves cocktails, food, views, or entertainment. Whether you desire ambiance that includes ocean views, Hollywood Hills views, marina views, or sunset views, Los Angeles has many desirable options. Try a classic … Continue reading Mix up your LA date spots this fall

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Hendrick’s Gin Grand Garnisher slices cucumbers across America

The iconic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel was the backdrop for Hendrick’s gin exciting party as they make their way across America in a giant cucumber garnisher. The unusual Scottish gin maker is on a quest to “properly garnish” thousands upon thousands of cocktails. Did you know Hendrick’s Gin is infused with cucumber? We were first greeted by a smaller exceptional contraption that with a little push and … Continue reading Hendrick’s Gin Grand Garnisher slices cucumbers across America

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Comunity Footwear, handcrafted in downtown LA

LA’s only cobbling station is coming to the Arts District. Angelenos can now buy premium, handcrafted footwear right in their backyard, while also giving back to the community… Say hello to COMUNITY (Yes, with one “M”)! My sexy new comfortable Matteo sneaks arrived in the mail and they look like no other with their dotted strings and soft plush fabric and leather stitched accents, which is … Continue reading Comunity Footwear, handcrafted in downtown LA

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Very Engaging, HIS and HER relationship bonding books

Want to connect with you partner more? Do you already make a great team but want to maintain that bond through shared experiences? Very Engaging, a playful, romantic guidebook for dating, engaged, and married couples allows you interact (and laugh) through conversation prompts, checklists, fill in the blanks, smiley faces, comparison answers, and more. Learn more about each other and navigate life’s most serious discussions with confidence … Continue reading Very Engaging, HIS and HER relationship bonding books

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Gargantua, LA’s latest Pop Up Dinner Series you don’t want to miss

Slated to stay open til the end of 2017, Garrgantua brings you a five course menu after dark at Santa Monica’s small, unassuming, neighborhood restaurant OP Café. The menu is exquisite, challenging your taste buds to reach new levels of flavor sophistication. Chef Nick Barainca orchestrates dishes with unexpected flavor combinations and new food medleys you may have not thought possible. “For us, it’s about … Continue reading Gargantua, LA’s latest Pop Up Dinner Series you don’t want to miss

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I did it! How I created an outdoor living space in Malibu

This article was first posted on Resident Magazine online, June 2017. To own a place in Los Angeles is almost impossible, unless you have a couple million in the bank. Rents are steadily increasing, and Santa Monica now boasts a one bedroom with no views for around $3500 a month. LA Weekly reported that you can find a two bedroom for $5000 in Venice, and … Continue reading I did it! How I created an outdoor living space in Malibu

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Moraga Winery in Bel Air

This article was first posted in Resident Magazine online, June 2017. We had driven up Sunset Blvd from the Pacific Coast Highway, and turned into a side street near the 405. It didn’t seem possible that just a few minutes prior we were on a hectic road because as we walked past serene vineyards, vintage stables and a barn under oak trees, the landscape seemed … Continue reading Moraga Winery in Bel Air

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